Pronunciation: /ˈbreɪkdaʊn/
noun a failure to function or work properly
A1 My car had a breakdown on the highway.
A2 The breakdown of communication between the two countries led to misunderstandings.
B1 The breakdown of the machine was caused by a faulty part.
B2 The breakdown of negotiations between the two companies resulted in a failed merger.
C1 The breakdown of the political system led to widespread unrest in the country.
C2 The breakdown of trust between the two friends was irreparable.
verb not applicable
A1 I can't go to work today because my car broke down.
A2 She had a breakdown when her computer crashed and she lost all her files.
B1 The company's communication system broke down during the storm.
B2 The negotiations broke down after hours of discussion.
C1 The peace talks broke down due to lack of trust between the two parties.
C2 The relationship between the two countries broke down completely, leading to war.
adjective not applicable
A1 I had a breakdown car on the highway.
A2 The breakdown elevator caused delays in the building.
B1 The breakdown computer system is affecting our productivity.
B2 The breakdown communication between departments led to misunderstandings.
C1 The breakdown negotiation process resulted in a stalemate.
C2 The breakdown diplomatic relations between the two countries escalated into a conflict.
adverb not applicable
A1 She had a breakdown and cried when her favorite toy broke.
A2 The car had a breakdown on the highway, so we had to call for help.
B1 The breakdown in communication between the departments led to delays in the project.
B2 The breakdown of the relationship between the two countries resulted in a trade war.
C1 The breakdown of the economy caused widespread unemployment and poverty.
C2 The breakdown of negotiations between the two parties led to a breakdown in diplomatic relations.
pronoun not applicable
A1 I had a breakdown and couldn't finish my homework.
A2 She had a breakdown when her car broke down on the highway.
B1 The breakdown of communication between the two departments led to a lot of misunderstandings.
B2 The breakdown of the machine caused a delay in production.
C1 The breakdown of the political system led to widespread unrest in the country.
C2 The breakdown of the relationship between the two countries resulted in a declaration of war.
preposition not applicable
A1 I had a breakdown in communication with my friend.
A2 The breakdown of the machine caused delays in production.
B1 The breakdown in negotiations led to a stalemate.
B2 The breakdown of the relationship was inevitable.
C1 The breakdown of the government's policies led to widespread unrest.
C2 The breakdown in trust between the two parties was irreparable.
conjunction not applicable
A1 I missed the bus, so I had a breakdown and started crying.
A2 The car broke down on the highway, causing a major breakdown in our travel plans.
B1 After the breakdown of their relationship, they decided to remain friends.
B2 The breakdown of communication between departments led to a delay in the project.
C1 The breakdown of negotiations between the two countries resulted in increased tensions.
C2 Despite the breakdown in communication, they were able to resolve their differences and move forward.
interjection not applicable
A1 Breakdown! I can't believe my car stopped working.
A2 Breakdown! The computer crashed right before I saved my document.
B1 Breakdown! The power outage caused all the lights to go out.
B2 Breakdown! The communication breakdown led to misunderstandings between the team members.
C1 Breakdown! The breakdown in negotiations resulted in a failed agreement.
C2 Breakdown! The breakdown of trust between the partners led to the dissolution of the business.
article not applicable
formal The engineers conducted a thorough analysis to identify the root cause of the breakdown in the system.
informal I had a breakdown when my car wouldn't start this morning.
slang She had a total breakdown after her breakup with her boyfriend.
figurative The breakdown of communication between the two departments led to a delay in the project.
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